@j2b No, Jasper's not one of mine, unfortunately. I was just channeling his vibes. If he thinks the pumpkin makes a more stimulating conversationalist than he is accustomed to: then he must like Halloween when there are more of them around. And I apologize to his owner, but that is a weird angle to proffer a carrot at, unless it was an attempt to get him out from underneath the furniture. As for the Bunnicula costume, it seems more natural for a rabbit, rather than a bumblebee's, like poor Aurora. (I am owned by Bertie and Mercedes who hate having their pictures taken and would never consent to wear a costume.)